Town of Rochester Planning Board Meeting Cancellation
NOTICE, the Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Monday October 28th, 2024, at 6:30pm, has been CANCELLED. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 13th, 2024, 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd, Accord NY, 12404
The Town Clerk’s office is closed on 10/24/2024 for training on the new Ulster County Tax Program.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Rochester Town Supervisor has called for a special
meeting to be held on 10/22/2024 at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15
Tobacco Road Accord, New York 12404. To View the Meeting Livestream Broadcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@townofrochester4383
BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN SUPERVISOR
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK
Town of Rochester Housing Needs Survey
The Town of Rochester wants to hear from residents about their housing needs while exploring different approaches for making housing more affordable and accessible.
With your input, we can better address key community concerns. The survey will take no more than 5 minutes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rhousing
Hard copies of the survey can be found at Town Hall.
This survey is open through October 31, 2024.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Rochester Town Board has restructured the scheduled
10/14/2024 meeting from a budget meeting to a special meeting for 10/14/2024 at 6:30pm at
the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road Accord, NY 12404.
To View the Meeting Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the regular meeting of the Town of Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for October 17th, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 21st, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd., Accord, NY 12404.
NOTICE, the Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 16th, 2024, at 6:30pm, has been CANCELLED. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 13th, 2024, at 6:30pm at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd, Accord NY, 12404
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Rochester Town Board has scheduled Special
meetings for 10/03/2024 at 6:30pm at the Town of Rochester Town Hall, 50 Scenic Rd Accord,
New York 12404, 10/14/2024 at 6:30pm held at the Harold Lipton Community Center, 15
Tobacco Road Accord, New York 12404 and 10/18/2024 at 2:30pm at the Harold Lipton
Community Center, 15 Tobacco Road Accord, New York 12404. The purpose of said meeting is
to discuss the 2025 Budget.
To View the Meeting Livestream Broadcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7ykop50cWmqPFUpgDjRSQ
BY THE ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
KATHLEEN A. GUNDBERG
TOWN CLERK
Town of Rochester, NY Seeks Applicants for Planning Board Membership
Town of Rochester, NY – October 1, 2024 – The Town of Rochester is now accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Town Planning Board. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future development of our community. We encourage those with a passion for civic engagement, planning, environmental stewardship, and community development to apply.
The Planning Board is an administrative body that is responsible for reviewing and approving site plans, subdivision applications, and other development proposals in accordance with the Town’s comprehensive plan and zoning laws. The Planning Board is also asked to issue advisory comments on zoning legislation proposals and other matters before the Town Board.
The Board is a seven-member board. There are currently two vacancies on the board and one vacancy in the alternate position.
Qualifications
• Applicants must be eligible electors of the Town of Rochester, NY.
• Experience or knowledge in planning, architecture, environmental science, law, engineering, or related fields is beneficial but not required.
• A commitment to community service and a willingness to review, discuss, and make decisions on planning matters that impact the future of Rochester.
• Must be able to attend regular Planning Board meetings, which are held the second Monday of each month. Occasionally there are workshop meetings held on the third Monday of each month. Four hours of training are required annually.
Application Process
The application is rolling. The Town Board is seeking to fill vacancies as soon as possible. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews with the Town Board. Please apply by Wednesday, October 9, 2024 to be included in interviews conducted on October 10, 2024.
To apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest along with a brief resume outlining any relevant experience or qualifications to Town Supervisor Erin Enouen at eenouen@townofrochester.ny.gov
Learn More About the Role of Planning Boards
Visit the Town of Rochester’s website at https://townofrochester.ny.gov/town-departments/planning-zoning/planning-board/
Read and learn more from the Department of State: https://dos.ny.gov/planning-board-overview
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Accord Fire District will be holding a public hearing on the proposed budget for the year 2025 on the 16th day of October at 7:00 pm. All persons interested thereon may attend and be heard. A copy of the draft budget is available at the Town of Rochester’s Clerk’s office.
Anna Henebery,
AFD Secretary